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2003 Acura TL 3.2L Radiator fanVIN: 19UUA56623Radiator cooling fan does not come on. Vehicle overheats at
idle with AC on. Condensor fan is on but no radiator fan.
Jumper fan and it works ok. I see two fan switches on the
alldata diagram but can only see the A one. I jumped it to
see if the fan would come...

1989 Audi 90 2.3L No StartVIN: WAUGC0892Kwe found a broken distribuitor,replaced it,also found the
intake boot cracked,replaced the boot,we found that there
is not fuel out from the fuel distribuitor to the fuel
injectors,engine runs...ok...with parts clener on hi rpms
have you have this problem befo...

2003 Audi A4 3.0L No Start, StallVIN: WAULT68E73This car runs and starts perfect over a 24hr cycle.
Customer complaint is sometimes it will just turn over no
start or start and cut off several times. It will always
eventually start. No data is goofy, no codes.

1999 BMW 528i 2.8L MIL Lamp onVIN: WBADM533XXThis car has a bunch of problems. It came in with the mil
on as well as the asc, abs,and brake lights and the speedo
does not work. The car needs an inspection and will not
pass without a speedo and with the mil on. I tried to pull
codes from the obdII connect... Trouble codes: 145 (Evap leak), 144 (Evap leak large), 130 (can signal asc 1), 214 (Vss malfunction)

1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0L engineVIN: W06VR543VRHi Guys, This all started with a simple radiator repair,
it came in with a broken tank on the left side. The problem
I can't figure out is why this engine will push the coolant
out of the resevoir. By all accounts it is not actually
overheating, i.e. no coolin...

2000 Cadillac Catera 3.0L abs light tc lightVIN: W06VR4YR07We need help, we have not done much in diagnostics, but we
have 2 customers with same problems. the customer states
abs light and tc light are coming on, speedo in-op, radio
in-op at times and one customer states his p/s gets hard at
times. any ideas where to ...

2002 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L transmision engageplease help have a caddy with a P1825 internal shift mode
switch illegal position. Hard shift will happen and then
light will come on. Position on Modis reads correct but
installed new shift selector switch on valve body still
same problem. Also if it sits and...

2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L oil consumptionVIN: 1G6DM57784Hello and thanks in advance for any solutions. This is my
son's car, he bought it used. He took it to Florida for
spring break, and the "check oil level" message came on.
Then the MIL came on P341 Cam sensor. When he checked the
oil it was 3 quarts low. After ...

1985 Chevrolet S10 2.5L No StartVIN: 1GCCS14EXFThis truck won't build pressure & pump doesn't come on when
you turn the key on (not cranking), it will build 10 psi if
you crank the engine for several seconds. Fuel pressure
drops to zero as soon as you turn the key off.I have put 2
fuel pumps in both Carter...

1995 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L flapsVIN: 2GCEC19K3Ssystem when switched to max ac still bleeds air out of
defroster and floor, air very cold . all speeds working but
not enough air coming out of dash vents on max. I have
limited info with Mitchell on demand.

1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L a/c, seats, lightsVIN: 1G1YY22G7VHey guys. I usally don't work on this type of car but it
was handed to me tonight. Started as no a/c. Found fuses
removed. After questioning the customer he stated that the
blower motor would turn on by it's self w/ key off and out
of car.After a nice conversa...

1998 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Stall, MisfireVIN: 1GCGK24R6Wi installed engine truck ran fine. customer wanted to
install his own exhaust,let him take to have exhaust
installed when exhaust is finished i want it back to check
everything. next thing i know its back on tow truck. starts
when you give it gas dies out. hoo...

1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 6.5L #20 fuse shiftingVIN: 3GNGK26FOXneed help #20 fuse blows "while beating on it" is the
complaint. found 30 blown fuses on floor. installed fresh
fuse test drove truck all good. tryed "beating on it" but
how much can you beat on a 157k 6.5 diesle. any ways got it
to act up fuse good getting sh...

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L oil pressureVIN: 1GCEK14VXYvehicle runs normally with no engine noise no check engine
lite and no other problems. after about ten minutes of
driving the oil guage pegs low at stops and the message
center reads check oil pressure. put on e-brake and leave
in drive and get out to listen t...

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L ReverseVIN: 1GCEK14T8XHello folks need to be rescude.Truck came in with hard
shift .Replaced valve body and lost reverse.Removed valve
body checked to be sure all balls in the right spots.Missed
one the first time.Replaced vavle body again,Still no
reverse.Reinstalled old valve bod...

2002 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L MisfireVIN: 2G1WF52EX2got this impala with 3.4 engine car has miss fire scanned
car for codes and didnt find any missfire code but it did
have one for fuel gauge problem went to data and saw
missfires in #1 #3 cyl.we did a tune up on it with
wires,plugs performed compresion test wh...

2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.5L abs lightVIN: 1GCCS19604I first want to thank all for their response to my
previous brake issue. I put new brake rotors, pads and
replaced the rear adjusters. Upon backing it out of the
garage and going up the drive, the brakes grabbed badly
till it set the abs lite and then the brak...

2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L MechanicalVIN: 1GCHG35U35driver complaines that the brake pedddel goses to the floor
& looses power steering. I have checked belt & tensioner
and there ok. replaced master cly. still have problem. I
belive that it is a power assyst problem or hydro boost
problem. thanks for any info.

2000 Daewoo Leganza CDX 2.2L Radiator/overflowVIN: KLAVA6927YHello all.. This Deawoo Leganza looses coolant and
subsequently overheats. If the coolant is topped up, no
problem,you can drive,or let the car idle indefinitly. I
have pressure tested this system several times and find no
leaks, external or internal. I don't ...

1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0L Reverse LitesVIN: 2B4FP2538TThis one was to be a easy one..but to make a long story
short,the reverse lites were not working from time to
time.Bypassed the switch..everything A-OK circuit good,put
new switch in,still no workie.I pull the switch and hooked
it up,it works fine.It seems tha...

1998 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, StallVIN: 1B7GL22X7WHey guys, I've been beating my head against the walll on
this one. Orginal complaint was stalls at stop. We repaired
a vaccum hose leak, new iac valve, performed a tune-up
also. Ran good. A week later the customer returns with the
same problem. He says it does...

2003 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L MIL Lamp onVIN: 1B3EL46X13We installed a used engine, the old one didn't have enough
compression and we got it running great with oil but after
a short test drive it died again with not enough
compression again. But any way, 2 codes popped up after the
used engine was installed both fo... Trouble codes: P0032

1993 Ford Aerostar Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4WD always onVIN: 1FMDA41X0PThis old Aerostar belongs to an even older customer. It is
always in four wheel drive. (electronic shift control) It
has a driveline clunk during tight radius turns. All fluid
levels are good and connectons appear ok. I have measured
the circumfrence of all th...

1999 Ford Windstar 3.0L warning lightsVIN: 2FMZA51U0Xthis has the brake and engine oil lights on,they are on any
time the engine is running or off with key on,we
disconnected the master cylinder sensor and oil pressure
switches,light still on,we have seperated all wiring to fem
module thinking a short to power h...

2001 Ford Ranger XL 2.5L speedometer, absVIN: 1FTYR10C51Customer brought truck last week for abs light on and
erratic shifting, found code c1230 tested and replaced rear
wheel speed sensor and all semmed well.
Truck returned this morning with same code. found to have a
good mph and resistance readings for the rea...

2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L No StartVIN: 1FMZU72E82The truck was towed in this weekend for the same problem,
cranks no start. When my technician went to start the truck
it started right up no problems. He tested the vehicle fuel
pressure and found 60 pounds of pressure; the specification
is 30-65 when running....

2003 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0L no startVIN: 3FAFP11393brought in in no start condition. no injector pulse while
cranking. has ignition spark. replaced crank sensor.still
no injection pulse while cranking but triggers when turning
key on and key off. any help appreciated. we don't see
smany of these cars. steve

2004 Ford Explorer NBX 4.0L air bag lightVIN: 1FMZU73K14This Explorer has a code B2294 Restraint System Curtain
Fault. It has no side airbags. Can anybody tell me the
location of the airbag module and resistors? I don't have
any experience with Ford airbags.

2005 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L starterVIN: 3FAFP31N35Please help!! This focus was a tow in with a blown fuse.
Customer had at another shop witch replaced Maxi fuse F9
and fuse blew agian after a little driving. Its a maxi fuse
F9 witch controls a number of things according to Mitchell.
It seems to first deliver ...

2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6L parking lampsVIN: 2FAHP71V68all 2008 cvpi have a parking lamp flash to confirm doors
are locked key out.they do not have factory or after mkt
r.k.e..i find no info in owners manuals for override of
this feature.this seems to be a problem at night for covert
operations.any help would be a...

2005 GMC Savana 3500 SLE 6.0L steering controlVIN: 1GJHG39U65I could use some help on this one. Customer complained of
the stability light coming on. I test drove vehicle and
never saw the light come on. I scanned the system and found
a C0455. I couldn't find much info on this code and how to
check it out. We told the c...

1989 Honda Accord LXi 2.0L Excessive EmissionsVIN: JHMCA5649KHi all Honda tecs and interested others. Have this Accord
in with hi co and hc at idle, new plugs, new after market
O2 sensors, that have been soldered to original O2
pigtails. Customer does own work. Used engine, mileage
unknown. Using Alldata, realize their ...

1994 Honda Civic del Sol VTEC 1.6L No Start, Burned ECMVIN: JHMEG2170RThis Del Sol was towed in dead, it cranked but no start.
Diagnosis showed no spark, no fuel, no injector pulse and
check engine light illuminates but does not go off after a
few seconds. The ECM would not store a code even if a
sensor was disconnected so I rem...

2004 Honda Pilot LX 3.5L MIL Lamp onVIN: 2HKYF18184Hi car came to me with code p1456 evap leak tank area.
Could not find a test port under hood to smoke so i
disconnected purge line went thru that way. Seems ther is a
check valve in the tank so i had to disconnect and go to
tank behind canister. what i found h... Trouble codes: P1456

2004 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L a/cVIN: SAJEA01U84Customer came in stating that he was loosing coolant and
that the vent on the drivers side of the dash was blowing
hot air while the center vents were cold to cool and the
passenger outside vent was ambient temp. Replaced leaking
valve and proceeded to try and...

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L floor VIN: 1J4GZ78Y7VThe problem is that the floor on passenger front has water
coming from somewhere. The drain for the a.c. system drains
into lower frame rail and it is clean. It happens after it
rains. I cannot find where the leak is.

1997 Kia Sportage 2.0L MIL Lamp onVIN: KNDJB7234VHi Kia Guys. I could use alittle help from you guys. I have
this sportage with a p0440 . I smoke tested and vacuum
tested the system. no problems.the duty or evap selinoid
opens and closes (cycles) and seals when closed. I can
apply a ground to the vent solino... Trouble codes: P0440

1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L CompressorVIN: JT6HF10U5XHi guys hope to get some input on this RX300. Came in with
a bad compressor noise so replaced compressor and the
condenser which contains the filter drier. After charging
the pressures are low both high and low sides. The clutch
short cycles and when clutch is...

1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L ride heightVIN: 1LML39ST90I did brake lines on front. when we did them we
disconnected the air lines to the air bag solenoids now
when we go to start the car the air pump works but will not
inflate air bags. I could use some help because I made a
big mistake i think. I talked to anothe...

2001 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L StartingVIN: 1LMHM81WX1Hello fellow techs thanks in advance for your help. This
car came in w/ an inop instrument cluster and i orgnailly
started to check the wiring harness in the D/s wheelwheel
where water collects and corrodes the wires. then another
limo came in w/ the same dash...

2001 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L No StartVIN: 5LMFU28R01Hi gang, I have a Lincoln Navigator driving me nuts here.
I removed the engine and replaced bottom end bearings, oil
pump, installed new screen. Replaced timing chains,
tensioners, and the rt. head because of the cam had seized
due to clogged oil pump pickup t...

2001 Lincoln LS 3.0L MIL Lamp onVIN: 1LNHM86SX1this lincoln sets up acode po412 for secondary air
injection system circuit malfunction.i tested the air
diverter solenoid it falls into the specs given by all data
and also has vaccum going to it.i then wanted to check the
relay for this system and thats wher... Trouble codes: P0412

2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp onVIN: 5LMEU68H53This Aviator is raising my blood pressure. Another shop
replaced the head gaskets 2 times and the left head during
one of these. Another tech in shop replaced the engine with
a used unit. He told me today that it was misfiring after
his road test. He dried ign... Trouble codes: P0351, P0352, P0316

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 5.6L vent temperatureVIN: WDBCA45E3MHey guy, I need help with this one. Car came in with no AC.
Inspection shows compressor leaking like a sieve.
Overhauled AC system. Now I find I can't get vent
temperature lower then 70 degrees at idle. I raise the idle
to 1100 and temp drops to 58 degrees. Th...

1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Hesitation, SurgeVIN: 1N4BU31D4SHi all, I need some help with this Altima, can some one
please help. Vehicle at P and N the idle is normal about
700 - 900 RPM, as soon as I shift in Drive or Reverse the
idle starting to surge up and down. Test drive it, at the
stop sign, when I tried to take...

2002 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L ElectronicVIN: 1N4BL11E02Techs: TCS and Slip light come on and have a code DTC
77...CAN problem...I have a MasterTech and when I scope the
CAN I do not get a nice square wave but I was told
MasterTech scope will not work on CAN because it is too
fast...so any info much appreciated or ...

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L MIL Lamp onVIN: 1G3GR62C5Shello all i have a olds aurora that has a code 85.the light
comes back as soon as i erase it.the idle drops to slow
when reved up.i installed a new idle solenoid and relearned
the idle per alldata.i would appreciate some insite on this
problem.i have a genesis... Trouble codes: 85 (idlelearn at maximum authority)

1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8L tcc VIN: 1G3HY52K9Vok, here goes. I just bought this car(couldnt pass it up
for $250 in showroom condition, 70 year old man owned it)
anyway, i have a transmission problem, I flushed fluid and
changed filter and made problem a little better, but still
there. problem is, when car...

2002 Audi TT 1.8L haldex systemHello
sorry for the late delay, but did not see customer.
i did call her, and she said that the rear diff is near perfect now. --- NEAR--- that mean that when cold, for the first 5 minutes, there is a noise. after that, all is nice. So she decide not to go fur...

1991 BMW 325i 2.5L ABS dash lightVIN: WBACB4319NOK guys, there was a break in the sensor wire code 82 FR (right front) and the sensor at code 113 (LF) was not faulty ! I did look for the ABS relay but could not identify it. I did check for continuity, ohms, all was good. Then checked for ABS relay, couldn'...

2003 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L batteryVIN: 5UXFB33533Thanks for all you guys that tryed to help and sorry for a delayed sumary. Unfortunatelly I could not fix completely this vehicle. I replace the lock actuator on right side (I had replaced only left side) and the battery problem went away, but unfortunatelly t...

1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8L Excessive EmissionsVIN: 1G4CU5212VGood morning everybody
I would like to thank everyone who sent me ideas of what could be wrong with this car.It ended up being a pin hole leak in the plastic fuel line by the firewall.I must have overlooked this before,thats what happens when your in a hurry.A...

1992 Cadillac Eldorado 4.9L Surge, Cuts outVIN: 1G6EL13B3NThis Caddy did not get repaired. I found info on the cruise servo position sensor causing the same problem, but after following that it didn't help. It acts like the PCM is trying to save itself. But I have run out things to scan, scope, or trace down. I've ne...

1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3L hard to startVIN: 1G1BL52P8RWe fianally fixed this car. The fix was a bad fuel injector. All of the replies were very helpful and after ruling everything else out, we started checking the obvious again. Thanks again IATN!

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L no 4wdVIN: 2GCEK19T0YI WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERY ONE WHO RESPONDED AND ALSO IF ANY ONE ELSE HAS ANY IDEAS IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRICEATED. I RECIVED A FEW REPLIES, ONE SAID TO CHECK TO SEE IF T-CASE COULD BE SHIFTED BY HAND. WE TRIED AND IT WOULD SHIFT BY HAND. ANOTHER GUY SUGESTED I...

2001 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Hesitation, SurgeVIN: 2G1WH55K31tHANKS FOR AL [...] THE HELP ON THIS ON IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE CAT. THE MONOLITH IS COMPLETELY PLUGGED UP REPLACED THE CAT, WIRES ,AND PLUGS AND SENT THIS ONE DOWN THE ROAD!

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L fan motorVIN: 3C4FY48BX4Vehicle not getting fixed, being sold to a bodyshop for parts. I hope they dont need the fan motor cuz I'm confident that would have fixed the problem. Thanks to all the suggestions, and the fan sounds like a common failure by everyones replies. Thanks agai...

1994 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L No StartVIN: 1B3HD46F7RFirst off thank you Tom from NY and Robert. His explanation got me on the right track. First off no 8 v ref at cam and crank with both disconnected, Started to disconnect things on the 5v ref line and when i disconnected the coolant temp sensor (CTS) my 8 volt...

1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5L MisfireVIN: 4B3A452N3TI had some very good input to my problem. Brett and Kevin recommended checking compression to rule out any base engine problems. I had done the basics and was convinced that I was working with a sound engine.
John (and others in the archives)had troubles wit...

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L clutch VIN: 3FAKP1137WSeems like most everyone has seen this problem before.Turned out to be wrong ccrm from dealer.We had given only part number on original to dealer,but number was no good so they sent us one by application-wrong again!we called dealer after getting several repli...

2001 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Rear Strut Top MountVIN: 1FAFP52211Replaced right rear strut mount with a Monroe part that had backup washers top and bottom. Checked left rear (OEM) mount and found no backup washer present. Have ordered new part to replace it with before it pushes through the rubber next. Tahnk for your help....

2001 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp onVIN: 1FAFP53U11WELL SORRY FOR TAKING SO LONG ON THIS ONE. WELL I DO NOT HAVE A DEFINIT FIX ON THIS, I CLEANED THE MASS AIR FLOW EVEN THOUGH THE WAVEFORM LOOKED GOOD AND MY VOLTAGE WAS GOOD. AND WE HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 500 MILES SINSE AND NO LIGHT. SO I AM HOPING THIS TOOK CARE ... Trouble codes: P1309.

2006 Ford Freestar SE 3.9L SuspensionVIN: 2FMZA51686Thanks to all who helped. I took Stephens advise and picked up a chassis ear and it turned out to be the mounting plate on the top of the strut. $60.00 from ford and down the road she went.

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L MIL Lamp onVIN: KM8SC13E64thank you to all who offered assistance. unfortunatly, the customer has not yet scheduled a time to bring the vehicle back for furher diagnosis. i will update the post if the vehicle returns and i am able to repair it. thats again for all the helpful info. Trouble codes: 0441 (canister perge fault).

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L Poor Idle QualityVIN: 1J4FF68S1Xreplaced, iac motor. ran a little rough at first but custormer is happy. when at the truck went into closed loop the intake would sound like a vacuum at the air box. i unplugged the iac and let the truck warm up. once it went into closed loop with iac unpluge...

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L cooling fanVIN: 1J4GW48S21Received three replies. Jeff from Ontario asked whether I had used the updated module mounting procedure. I had not. But did put dielectric under the new one. Brian thought the Pcm Controlled the fan circuit. And Tom from Tennesee suggested turning the fan on ...

2000 Kia Sportage 2.0L lack of accelerationVIN: KNDJB6235YMany thanks to all who replied.
The keyway dug a rather larger chunk out of the crankshaft.
Cheap metal or loose bolt? I removed bolt with impact so I can't say for sure and someone else already had their fingers in it. Oh well...
Trouble codes: P1115, P1624.

2002 Lexus RX300 3.0L batteryVIN: JT6GF10U2YHad two replies suggesting might be internal alternator problem but we had used clamp on ampmeter on alt.when drain was there and it was ok.Another suggested might be intermittent door latch/lock problem but we could'nt duplicate that.We noted that if we pulle...

2001 Mazda Millenia 2.5L SurgeVIN: JM1TA22111Well, I didn't make much progress on this one. Customer took the car back and hasn't reported any increase in it acting up. He is still working with the used car place he bought it at, and I will have to call then for a report on it. Got 3 good replies- Lewis... Trouble codes: P1522 (VRIS solenoid valve intake runner- test OK didnt return).

1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 3.0L Cuts outVIN: WDBFA61E8N Because of the intermitant nature of the problem I held off with this note until the customer put enough miles on the car to be satified that it was fixed. As recomended by the majority of the respondents I replaced the crankshaft sensor. Apparently after m... Trouble codes: 15 (ignition signal).

1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L MIL Lamp onVIN: WDBF55F7VAThanks to all who responded. Most everyone who responded to this problem nailed the issue with this vehicle. The fix for this vehicle was simple. I just switched to the OEM O2 sensor. I should have never let the customer supply his own part - a "universal" 4... Trouble codes: P0130 (O2 Bank 1 Sensor 1 malfunction).

2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Stall, hard startVIN: WDBNG70J5YYes, the crank sensor was the main cause of the intermittent stall! I have diagnosed many crank sensor issues in the past, but the scantool data I was receiving did not accurately reveal a faulty crank sensor. With the end result being the crank sensor, I ha... Trouble codes: P1570.

1997 Nissan Pickup SE 2.4L MIL Lamp onVIN: 1N6SD16S7VHello everyone and thanks to those who helped out.
As one person said in his reply, the cannisters on these Nissans do come apart and allow the charcoal to suck through the line and plug things up and hold open the purge valve and purge cut valve. I found t...

1999 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3L AlarmVIN: JN8AR07Y2XWell this guy fell off the face of the earth-Ive been trying to get ahold of him for three weeks and no reply.Im sure he would have went for Joseph's idea[disconnect the hood switch] and if he comes back in Ill ammend this.Thanks to all who took time to reply,...

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva S 3.1L all systemVIN: 1G3NL52M8Wthank you for all the help, we did find the problem, the issue was a broken wire from the ignition switch and the regulator. the wire was touching sometimes and not others, repaired the break and problem fixed. thanks for all the help.

1998 Saturn SL2 1.9L Will Not run monitorsVIN: 1G8ZJ5270XThanks to all for responding. We originally replaced the T-Stat and it brought the temp up 30 deg but not enough to run monitors. With the advice given from most, we replaced the temp sensor and sure enough it was slightly out of calibration with the correct t...

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L MIL Lamp onVIN: JT3HJ85J4Vthe vacuum switching valve that toyota sent us was wrong,we replaced it with the right one from toyota.the customer has been gone for about a week and half now everything is fine.thanks for your help Trouble codes: P0401.

1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L Poor Idle QualityVIN: 3VWSA81H9TStanley from PA nailed this one with "Battery VooDoo". Normally they preach against VooDoo in my church but once long ago I did see "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" and I kind of liked the fact that Stanley got up at 6:30 in the morning to write me.
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2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L engineVIN: WVWPD63B42 Thanks to all who responded. Unfortunately we were not able to resolve the problem. We sent the cylinder head back to the machine shop to pressure test a second time. We double checked the deck for any warpage and /or any cracks or degraded areas. The cylin...